You’re not feared by us! Prior to Saturday’s Old Trafford derby, playmaker Bruno Fernandes sends a strong message to rivals Man City, insisting that the Red Devils think they can compete with the champs.
Bruno Fernandes maintained on Friday night that Manchester United had nothing to worry about in the Old Trafford rivalry on Saturday.
Since being destroyed 6-3 by Manchester City at the Etihad in October, United has only lost once in 18 games.
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The Portugal star is certain that United can compete with the champions and will lead Erik ten Hag’s team into Saturday’s noon kickoff.
Prior to their derby match, Man United star Bruno Fernandes maintained that his team has no fear of rivals Man City.
Man City is one of the league’s finest teams, but we have to believe in ourselves, Fernandes stated. You might probably see a team now that plays in a manner that convinces both the players and the supporters that it is the best and can win games.
“You go into every game with the impression that we are not frightened to play against anyone now,” the coach said. Before, you were unable to view that. There was some “can we do it or not?” when the toughest games were approaching.
But right now, if you look at the spectators, the players, and everyone else, you feel like we can play head-to-head right now. We are aware of the importance of this game to everyone in the city, the club, the supporters, and ourselves. For us, this has been a terrific time.
Fernandes claims that under Erik ten Hag, United have a lot more confidence in winning games.
Fernandes, who plays for United and is coached by the Dutchman, enters the match in good form.
Diogo Dalot has been ruled out of the contest, and United will decide at the eleventh hour whether Anthony Martial is healthy after failing to complete the loan transfer of Wout Weghorst in time for the Holland striker to take on City.
Ten Hag, though, is still confident that his team can compete with Pep Guardiola’s squad as United looks to cut the distance between the two teams to a single point.
Ten Hag asserted, “I am certain that our guys can compete with every Manchester City player.”
United will be seeking redemption after losing 6-3 at City in October.
We look forward to competing against City because, as they say, “If you want to win trophies, you have to compete with the best.”
After having surgery on his right knee, Donny van de Beek will miss the remainder of the season, according to United’s manager.
Ten Hag continued, “It is dreadful when you are in a season and you have a bad injury.” He’ll be back, I believe, when preseason kicks off.